Oral habits in adults with autism-spectrum-disorder

Oral habits in adults with autism-spectrum-disorder - Oral habits in adults with ASD

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00026147

Enrollment

110

Registered

2021-08-23

Start date

2021-10-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Oral habits in adults with autism-spectrum-disorder (sensory functions, breathing, habits, Auto and externally aggressive behaviour) F84 F84.0 F84.1 F84.5

Interventions

Group 1: adults with autism-spectrum-disorder Group 2: adults without autism-spectrum-disorder

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Case group: adults with autism-spectrum-disorder fluent German Control group: adults without autism-spectrum-disorder years fluent German

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: control group: adult must not have any intellectual disabilities

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The aim of this trial is to investigate whether adults with autism-spectrum-disorder have an increased prevalence of oral habits due to their disability and associated typical behaviors. With this evaluation, conclusions can be drawn referring to the need of orthodontic treatment.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Introduction of a standardized questionnaire for the evaluation of oral habits in adults with ASD Type of oral habits Beginning of oral habits practice Period of oral habits practice Influence of the speech impairment on the practice of oral habits	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactIsabel Schwunk

Zentrum der Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde der Johann-Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main

Schwunk.asd.kfo@gmail.com01573/4935734

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026